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1 Filed by title and cross-referenced by name. FAMILY HISTORY AND GENEALOGY - GENEALOGIES AND FAMILY HISTORIES Abe and Susie: A Family History of Abram C. Ens and Susie Schellenberg Compiled by Alvin Ens. Large hardcover. Brief memoirs, numerous photos, genealogies, maps. Russian Mennonite immigrant story, good first person accounts. Abbotsford: Ens Publishing, 2010, 135 pp. Abraham Heinrich Toews and Susanna Martha Friesen Includes the family story, genealogy and photos plus some additional writings about their life in Russia and Canada. Abraham J. ( ) and Maria Froese ( ) Reimer Descendants are listed into the 1990s. Included is an ancestor tree of Abraham Reimer back to Contains an index of names. Abraham & Johanna Funk Family Album 1985 Abraham Jacob & Maria Loewen Family: A Journey Under God s Providence By David F. Loewen. Superbly designed hardcover, photos, family trees, numerous scanned documents, and some well-told stories. Russian Mennonite history. Published by David Loewen at pp. Abraham Jacob Loewen: 100 Years Celebration Compiled by Tina Loewen. Detailed program of hundredth birthday celebration. Photos b/w, family registers, genealogies. Bound photocopy. Clearbrook: A. Olfert & Sons, pp. + appendix. Abraham John and Susie (Ewert) Wiebe Ancestors and descendants are identified with stories and photos. An extensive production of family information. Abraham Susie Abraham Penner Book Biographies, Genealogies and old Russian stories. Abraham P. Hiebert And Descendants Genealogy and History of Abraham Hiebert ( ) and Maria Wolfe ( ) and their descendants. Abraham R. Reimer Book 1 This book includes a brief biography of Abraham R. Reimer of Kleefeld Russia, followed by genealogical listing of his progeny. The listing closes on 1 September Abram Johann Froese Family This family history details the descendents of Peter Froese ( ). The contents included lists of family members for each generation, as well as numerous black and white photographs. Abram L. and Helena Regehr Family Book Compiled and published by Ralph Regehr and Lyle Regehr. Large bound photocopy. 1

2 This book contains a great many entertaining family stories, as well as genealogies and family trees. The Mennonite family described is descended from Kanadier, that is, Russian Mennonites who immigrated to the Canadian prairies in the 1870s. Self-published, pp. Affleck. See also A Mother s Heart Aganeta Loewen Genealogy Chart Agnes Janzen This is the story of a period in the life of Agnes Janzen from 1941 to 1948 being forced to move from Russia, to Poland and Austria and finally to Canada. (Translated by Helen Janzen). All in a Row: The Klassens of Homewood By Katherine Martens. Attractive paperback. The story of minister D. D. Klassen, his wife, Susan, and their fifteen children in Manitoba. A family saga with the emphasis on the father. Genealogies, b/w photos. Well-written narrative. Mennonite Literary Society, Winnipeg, pp. Always Further Eastward: A Factual Account by Abram J. Loewen. Subtitled A Seventeen Year Mennonite Family Trek from Russia to China to Canada A story told by Abram J. Loewen, translated by Rosemarie Matsuda, edited and published by Leland Harder. Originally German language. This is a fascinating and well-told story of a flight from the Soviet Union to China in the late 1920s and early 1930s. Eventually these individuals were able to immigrate to Canada. Originally Published as Immer Weiter Nach Osten. Winnipeg, CMBC Publications, pp. Amazing Story of the Friesens in Canada, The Photocopy. Coats of arms, glossary, addresses, genealogical resources. Author, Sharon Taylor, Ancestors of Anna Voth Voth Binder of photocopied genealogical information. Meticulous family trees, some handwritten documents. Detailed genealogies. Ancestors of John Froese: Born 16 December, 1902 Bound photocopy. Detailed genealogy, n/d, n/a. Ancestry and Descendants of Daniel Johann Hildebrand and Anna Dyck Compiled by Marvin D. Hildebrand, December Ancestry of David and Katharina (Schmidt) Dick - Book I ANCESTRY OF DAVID DICK ( ) and KATHERINA SCHMIDT ( ) DESCENDANTS OF DAVID DICK ( ) and KATHERINA SCHMIDT ( ). A genealogy of the David Dick and Katherina Schmidt family , 54 pages. Compiled and translated from the German by John Lenzmann. Key family names include Dick, Epp, Loewen, Martins, Schroeder, Reimer, Toews, Van Dyck and Wall. The book, though in one volume, is divided into two books, Book 1, pages 1 through 23, covers the ancestry,; Book 2, pages 25 to 52, the descendants. It includes an index. And in Their Silent Beauty Speak: A Mennonite Family in Russia and Canada

3 Written, edited and compiled by Anne Konrad. A beautifully written history of a Russian Mennonite family, in a sense more impressionistic than linear. The crowd of ghosts chatters in snatches of dialogue, comes to us in letters, journals, memories. Whoever thinks chronologically for one full hour, or even a minute? The volume contains a multitude of anecdotes and good storytelling. Numerous photos, maps, family trees. Well indexed pp. And Johann Begat The story of Johann Neufeldt ( ) and his descendants. Wife Sara (Rempel) Neufeldt. Andres. See also My Experiences: By the Grace of God Andres. See also My Family: My Memories Andres Family History & Genealogy This begins with Gerhard Andres (b. 1691?) and Anna Toews. Extensive genealogical record beginning in Germany (Prussia) to U.S. & Canada. Andres, Gerhard & Anna (Toews) Family of Peter and Agathe Penner Andres. Peter History, genealogy. Andrew B. Ratzlaff Maps, genealogies, 51 pp. Anna: Anna Niebuhr Story Genealogy, memoir, 54 pp text photocopy; translated by Sig Peters. Anna Ediger Wall: A Heritage Story As Told by Anna in Her Stories and Through Her Letters. Translated and edited by Lydia Neufeld Harder and Martha Neufeld. The story of a woman who lived through the Stalinist tyranny, escaped the USSR during World War II, and immigrated to Paraguay. Well-organized book, b/w photos, a preface and some genealogy. Scarborough and Hamilton, Ontario, pp. Anna s Journey: Back to the Roots A memoir by Anna Harder Goertzen, who was born in Canada, then lived much of her life in Paraguay. At the time of publication, Goertzen was living in Abbotsford. Beautifully designed book by Bill Glasgow. The narrative is broken into small sections and is interspersed with photos, both colour and b/w. Abbotsford, Judson Lake Publishers, pp. Anna (Van Eitzen) & Helena (Sawatsky) Journals, writings, obituaries, family names of these women. Submitted by Jack Block, Langley, BC. Anny: Sheltered in the Arms of God. A true story of survival in Russia Anny s story begins with her grandparents, Jakob G. Penner (b.1834) Anna Krahn (b.1842) in Russia. It recounts the story of her earlier days in Russia leading to the Russian Revolution, repression and imprisonment. Photographs and family tree are included. By Anny Penner Klassen Goerzen. 3

4 Anny Part 2: Sheltered in the Arms of God. The Years in Canada This is the continued story of the author during her years in Canada, Includes family trees of the Penners and Goerzens. Anny 2. Teil: In Gottes Armen geborgen. Die Jahre in Canada German version of Anny Part 2: Sheltered in the Arms of God. The Years in Canada Aron Enns Family, The: History and Genealogy Written and self-published by Susan Enns Suderman. Large paperback. The first part contains the stories of Russian Mennonite families and their journeys to China, Paraguay, and North America. The last part consists of a meticulous family tree. Surrey, pp. Aron Esau and Descendants Family history and genealogy of Aron Esau ( ) and Elizabeth Huebert (d. 1902?). Aron F. Peters ( ) and Elizabeth Dueck ( ). Includes bios, genealogy charts and photographs. Inserted in a Peters family tree (chart) Aron R. Reimer and Margaretha L. Dueck Compiled by Emil Reimer. Russian Mennonite story, immigration to Canadian prairies. Numerous b/w photos, personal memories, genealogies. Includes some brief notes of the Kleine Gemeinde, Russia, , kept by minister Johann A. Dueck. Steinbach: Martens Printing, pp. Art and Vicky Warkentin Hoock Story Compiled and written by Art Hoock. Numerous photos, colour, b/w. Genealogies. Excellent source material. Self published, 213 pp. plus appendices. As I Remember It He describes his growing up years in Saskatchewan and beyond. Included are some notes on their ancestors with beginnings in Russia. By Henry Baerg. As It Was: Experiences in the family of Henry and Katie Regehr By Henry and Katie Regehr as told to their children and grandchildren. Well-written memoir written by a Mennonite born in the Crimea. He immigrated to Canada via Mexico. Bound photocopy. No date. 68 pp. A. T. and Mary Koehn: Descendants This family history includes descendants of (a) A.T. and Mary Koehn (b) Elmer and Susanna Koehn, (c) Jesse and Elsie Koehn, (d) Clifford and Minnie Koehn, (e) Herman and Irene Nightingale Family, (f) Duane and Mildred Johnson Family, (g) Vernon and Evelyn Smith Family, (h) Kenneth and Betty Koehn Family, (i) Delano and Neoma Koehn Family, (j) Stanley and Joyce Koehn Family, (k) Obituaries. Aus Meinem Leben (From My Life) By Johann Epp. Bound photocopy. German language memoir and family history. The author, born in 1920 in Siberia, tells of his life as a medical practitioner and prisoner under the Soviet regime. A compelling story. Author Johann Epp managed to immigrate to Germany in The manuscript appears to have been originally typewritten. Genealogies, documents, b/w photos. Self-published, Bielefeld, Germany, pp. 4

5 Autobiography of Abram H. Reimer Translated by Ernie Reimer. 56 pp. Autobiography of Abraham Stobbe of Abbotsford, BC 8 ½x11, typewritten and photocopied, self-published, 1976, 29pp. Colourful and wellwritten. Autobiography of Elizabeth (Unruh) Schulz, The An autobiographical account of Elizabeth Unruh Schultz, born 1866 in Heinrichsdorf, Russia. Baerg. See also As I Remember It Baerg. See also Family History and Genealogy of Jacob ( ) and Susanna (Baerg) Janzen, A ( ) Baerg. See also Not Without Zeal. Baerg. See also Story of William Baerg, The Baerg Family The story of the Baerg Family. Extensive genealogy is included beginning with Peter Baerg ( ) and Margaretha Loewen ( ). Baerg, Johan & Anna (Duerksen): Family Record s Baerg, Johann and Catrina (Neuman) A family history and genealogy of Johann and Catrina (Newman) Baerg Compiled by Russell H. Janzen--355 pages. Published by Family History Publishers In addition to Baerg/Berg, key family names include Classen, Friesen, Janzen, Loewens, Lorenz, Martens and Toews. The introduction covers a brief overview of Mennonite history from 1534 to 1926 and includes maps and pictures. Johann Berg was born in 1760 in West Prussia and immigrated to the Lechfelde area of West Prussia. A grandson, Gerhard, settled in Mountain Lake, Minnesota, in This is an extensive genealogy of Johann and Catrina s descendants. There is a comprehensive index. Baergens, The : Forty-Five Years on the Prairies Gerhard Gerhard and Maria Peters Baergen. Family tree, genealogies, photos b/w. Personal memoir, GG Baergen. B.B. Janz ( ) and Maria Rogalsky ( ) Janz Reunion 1992 An extensive genealogy of their descendants with a brief account of the Janz ancestors. Photos included. Bergen. See also Isaak Derksen and Helene (Bergen) Derksen Bahnmann. See also The Last Days of the H. Bahnmann Family in Russia and their voyage to North America in 1903 Bahnmann Centennial Celebration Commemorating the arrival of Heinrich and Katharina (Wiens) Bahnmann and family. It contains extensive genealogical information beginning with Heinrich Peter Bahnmann 5

6 ( ) and Katharina Wiens ( ). Also included is a CD of 775 photos of the family. Bahnmann, Heinrich and Katherina (Wiens) Diary of Katherina (Wiens) Bahnmann. Introduction by Granddaughter Clara (Epp) Klassen. Katherina Wiens, daughter of Nickolai of Berdyansk began keeping a diary as a young girl. Her mother also kept a diary. Those entries were put on tape by a granddaughter Anna. A great grandson, Stewart Epp, had them translated into English. Clara Klassen, a granddaughter, wrote the introduction and conclusion to the book. The entries date from 1870 to 1974 and provide interesting information about life in a wealthy Mennonite family. Balzer. See also My Life in Retrospect. Balzer Book, The: Ancestors and Descendants of Henry and Sarah (Neumann) Balzer Compiled by Linda M. Wiens. Large glossy bound paperback. Russian Mennonite story. A great many reminiscences, photos both colour and b/w, and family stories. Vancouver, Vanprint Broadway, pp. Bargen. See also Genealogy of Bargen, Schmidt, Wittenberg and Friesen Bargen Neufeld Genealogy Earliest ancestors are Isaac Bargen ( ) and Justina Loewen, and Gerhard Neufeld ( ) and Anna Teichroew. Extensive genealogical information. Bartholomäus Tiessen: 350 Jahre Familientradition Edited by Frank Tiessen, compiled by Hermann Thiessen. Harcover. Detailed genealogies of a European German Mennonite family. German-language. Long and meticulous index of names. Hameln, CW Niemeyer, pp. + photo section. Bargen. See also Genealogy of Bargen, Schmidt, Wittenberg and Friesen Bartel. See also Chronik der Familien Epp und Bartel. Bartel s by P.K. Bartel Heinrich Bartel ( ) and Gertrude Warkentin ( ). Extensive genealogical data and family stories. Bartsch Family History This is the family record of Absalom Bartsch and Maria Konrath who emigrated from Russia to Minnesota, U.S.A. in By Larry D. Sawatzky (N. Vancouver). Bauman Family History, The Subtitled: Family Records of the descendants of Pioneer Joseph Bauman; also some records of David and Henry Bauman Compiled by Sarah Bauman and Erna Freeman. A hardcover that consists almost entirely of numbered and indexed family records. Meticulous detail. The story of a Swiss Mennonite family that emigrated from the eastern United States to Canada before Confederation, pioneering the lands now centred by Kitchener/Waterloo. St. Jacobs, pp. B. B. Janz & M. Rogalsky: Janz Reunion 92 6

7 Possibly compiled by Linda Friesen. Large paperback. Nearly exclusively family trees, often with the addition of photos. B. B. Janz, the subject of this book, was a prominent Mennonite leader pp. Beitrag zum Familien Buch von Heinrich Penner und Anna Woelk. By David G. Penner. Supplement to the Family Book of Heinrich Penner and Anna Woelk. Typed and copied. Strictly text pp. Ben & Käthe Krahn: A Family Tree By Margaret Petker. Large bound photocopy. Nicely designed book, with many photos, brief life stories, vignettes. The history emanates from the Russian Mennonite stream. Some of these individuals only managed to escape the USSR during World War II. Undated. 197 pp. Berg. See also Memoir: My Life s Journey, A Bergen. See also Genealogy of Peter & Maria (Hiebert) Bergen Bergen. See also Heinrich and Katharina (Bergen) Woelk Bergen. See also Johann Bergen s Story Bergen. See also Not Only With You...The Story of Kornelius Penner ( ) & Katharina (Bergen) Penner ( ) Bergen. See also Willems Family Story: God Made a Way When There Was No Way Bergen Family Tree Bound photocopy. Detailed family tree. n/a. Bergen Reunion Family members recount stories of the family including migrations to Germany, Paraguay and Canada. Bergen, Salomon Contains some general information about the Bergen name and Anabaptist beginnings. Begins with Bernhard von Bergen ( ) and his wife Katharina Penner ( ) in Chortitza and continues to include family information to Also include family trees, anecdotes and over 600 photographs. Bergmann. See also Genealogy of Johann Janzen and Maria (Bergmann) Bergmann, Abram P. ( ) and Katharina Wiens ( ) Of Russian Roots and Canadian Migration by Michael Penner. This is an illustrated story of family history and ancestry. Bernhard Peters: Ancestors & Descendants This book includes a summary of Mennonite History from Switzerland to Canada, maps, photographs, family tree and notes. Begins with the lineage of Maria Fast whose ancestors are traced to Berend Dyck, & Elizabeth Regehr (1700s) and the Peters lineage beginning with ancestors Gerhard Peters (b. 1772) and Agathe Bueckert (b. 1778) 7

8 Bestvater. See also Our Family Heritage Bible and a Plow, A Begins with the early history of the Mennonites and then the Wieler story begins with 1776 census in Prussia in which the names of Peter Wieler and his wife Judith Fast are found. Author is Edith Mae Wieler Bilder aus Meinem Leben Von P. P.Wiebe. Block Family Journal Ancestors and descendants Written and researched by Henry J. Block, Ontario. Compiled and submitted by Jack Block, Langley, BC. Family names include von Kampen and Siemens. Block. See also Peter Kornelius Froese & Descendants: What Is my House? Block. See also Vogt Family History, A: The Descendants of Andreas Vogt ( ) and Aganetha Block Vogt ( ) Block. See also Way We Were, The Boehs. See also Jacob H. Boehs Family Record Benjamin Boese Family, The. Compiled by Martha Tschetter, Photocopied and bound. Numerous genealogies of Russian Mennonite families that immigrated mostly to the United States. Some photos and maps. Boehs. See also Jonas and Ida Schmidt: Genealogy, Biography and Memories Boldt. See also Katherine (Boldt) Kasper Boldt Family Tree Compiled and edited by Walter B. Boldt. Large bound copy. Genealogies, some maps and illustrations, brief narratives. A compilation of family trees and documents. Abbotsford. Boldt Genealogy. Compiled by Art and Hilda Kasper. Handwritten and photocopied. Bound 8x pages of family genealogies. Russian Mennonite story. Born. See also Neufelds & Borns of Kubanka, The: A Pictorial History of Two Families Born. See also Changes: Anna Born Born. See also To Be Born Bornn. See also Family Record of Abraham and Aganetha Bornn Brandt Family Tree Album: Esther (Brandt) Born This is the story of the Brandt Family beginning with Kornelius A. Brandt (b. 1852) and Margaretha Rempel (b. 1852) The album contains much genealogical information, stories 8

9 and photographs and includes an index. Braun. See also And in Their Silent Beauty Speak Braun. See also Family Reflections Braun/Brown Book An extensive genealogical study of the descendants of Jacob John Braun, born Braun Family, The Information on the descendants of Jacob John Braun & Anna (Warkentin) , Ukraine, Russia. Compiled by Isaac and Annie Braun. 64 pages. Includes lineage chart, photographs of family groups and a list of names and addresses of the descendants. Braun Family Tree Genealogy of Jacob D. Braun and Katherina (Funk) Braun A family history and genealogy of the Jacob D. and Katherina (Funk) Braun family, Compiled by Henry J. Braun, published by Braun Family Tree Committee. 282 pages. Printed by Martens Printing. In addition to Braun (Bruhn), key family names include Dueck, Funk, Giesbrecht and Harder. The family story begins in Lakendorf, Poland, in the mid 1700s. Braun family emigration to South Russia began in 1788 and then moved to Canada in Subsequently branches of the family emigrated to Paraguay, Bolivia and Mexico. This extensive genealogy includes those family members. Includes brief histories and photographs of early family member, lineage charts and maps. Brown (Braun) See also Memoirs of Anna (Braun) Brown, The Brubacher. See also Samuel M. and Magalena (Brubacher) Horst Family Book, The Brucks. See also God s Hand on My Life Brucks. See also Henry & Elsie Brucks Bückert. See also Chronik der Familien Hübert und Bückert. Buhler. See also Franz Penner and Sarah Buhler Buhler. See also Genealogy of Abram Buhler Building Life s Bridges: A Memoir and Tribute by Henry Rempel Large glossy coffee table hardcover. The story of post-world War II Russian Mennonite refugees that starts in Einlage. Numerous photos both colour and b/w. Namesake Publishing, 2013, 95 pp. But for the Grace of God: Life History of Jacob Warkentin Autobiography of Jacob Warkentin. Bound photocopy. Russian Mennonite story, immigrants to Manitoba. No photos pp. Buxbaum Family Reunion July 13-14, 1974 in Komoka, Ontario An extensive collection of memoirs, letters, songs and genealogical charts illustrating the Buxbaum family history. 9

10 By His Grace: The memoirs of Nicholas and Elizabeth (Wall) Dyck The focus of this book is the memoris of Nicholas and Elizabeth Dyck. The volume also contains genealogical material and numerous photos, both colour and b/w. Large bound paperback. Russian Mennonite story. No date. 158 pp. Called to Witness This is the story of the Ernest Dyck (b. 5 Apr 1922) family with family background information in Russia and Canada. It is an extensive account of missionary involvement in the Congo and Quebec. Call to Remembrance, A: Abraham C. Neufeldt & Elisabeth Heinrichs Bound 8x11 photocopy. Story of Russian Mennonites who moved from Bergthal to Canada in the 1870s (Kanadier). Excellent photos, maps, well researched, with footnotes. Compiled by Margaret Neufeld Froese, Canadian Story: The Bill and Martha Strahl Story, A Large red hardcover, glossy, numerous b& w photographs, as well as genealogies, maps, recipes, some original manuscript material, family history of Kanadier Mennonites, Canadian prairies, printed by Canadian Photoscene, By Gary Strahl. 385 pp. Canadians Through Miracles: Heinrich Dietrich & Sarah Neumann Family Compiled and edited by David F. Loewen. Many b/w photos. Well-organized genealogies, family by family down the generations. Some history and anecdotes Changes: Anna Born Stories from the life of Anna Born. Assembled by Anna Schroeder. 174 pages. Printed by Regehr s Printing, Winnipeg. Interesting stories about life in Manitoba from the late 1800s to the 1980s. Includes photographs. Children and Heirs: The Story of Gerhard and Helena (Thiessen) Klassen. Their Ancestors and Descendants. By Margaret Froese. The family tree of a Russian Mennonite family. Numerous stories of family members down to the tenth generation. Photos, genealogies, good graphics. With an index of names. Self-published, Winnipeg, pp. + appendix. Chronicles and Genealogy of the Abram Edmund Klassen Family (Insel Chortitz) Compiled by Isaac P. Klassen, David Friesen, and Helena Braun. Large bound photocopy. A previous incarnation of this book was released in 1973 by Isaac C. Klassen; this is an expanded version published in Sardis, BC by Helena Braun in Except for some brief histories and life profiles, the volume consists strictly of genealogies and family trees. Russian Mennonite family history. 164 pp. Chronik der Familien Epp und Bartel. No author listed. Large glossy bound book, German language, thorough genealogies, numerous b/w photos. No date or publisher. Chronik der Familien Hübert und Bückert No author listed. Large glossy bound book, German language, thorough genealogies, numerous b/w photos. No date or publisher. Chronology of the Toews Family, The 10

11 Begins with Peter Toews ( ) and Elizabeth Penner ( ) in Russia eventually moving to USA and Canada. Great genealogy and family stories. Cornelius P. Toews: This bound photocopy was a centennial project: Dedicated to His Descendants: A Centennial Project: Strictly genealogy. Compiled by Henry E. Toews, Frank P. Wiebe, and Cornelius L. Toews. 85 pp. Cornelius Reimer Story The story of the life of Cornelius C. Reimer, , from Russia to the Soviet Union to Germany, Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil and Canada. Dahl. See also A Genealogy of the Jacob Dahl Family Dahl. See also Dahl/Wiens Cousins Family Album Dahl/Wiens Cousins Family Album This family album begins with Johann Dahl ) and Lena Hooge (Wiens) ( ) and gives an extensive listing of their descendants along with photos and family stories. Compiled by Fred Peters. Daniel and Annie (Weber) Horst Family Book , The This book, which deals with a Swiss Mennonite family history, is laid out in two sections: Family Stories and Family Trees. It deals with Mennonites who lived on both sides of the Canada-US border. Neatly organized, with some sketches and photos. Edited by Andrea Horst, family trees laid out by Howard S. Bauman. Bauman Printing, Elmira, Daniel John Peters Genealogy roll. Dankt Dem Herrn Mit Frohem Mut These are the memoirs of Mary (Dueck) Petker from Elizabethal, Molotschna to Rosedale, BC. A brief genealogy is included beginning with Peter and Margarete Barg Dueck and Peter and Maria Pauls Funk. David F. & Helena Penner Family Picture Book This book begins with David F. Penner (b. 1903) & Helena Reimer (b. 1907) and records their progeny. By Michael B.G. Penner David Heinrich Friesen & Family A family history book containing extensive genealogical information, family notes and photographs which provide a detailed record of the family beginning with Heinrich Friesen ( ) and Katarina Driedger ( ). By Lynne Kroeker Ward. David J. Peters & Katharina Krahn Family History Compiled by Maria Peters. Large hardcovers in two volumes. Almost solely genealogy and family trees, accompanied by photographs. Well indexed. The story of a Kanadier family. Printed by Friesens, and 622 pp. Days That Were Ordained for Me, The An autobiography of Sylvester Dirks (b.1916) beginning in Saskatchewan, missionary work in Latin America and pastoring in a variety of churches. 11

12 Dear John: A Schartner Saga Compiled by Wendy Wild. Large bound paperback jammed with genealogies, stories, documents, photos. The book concerns Russian Mennonites who immigrated to the United States and Canada during the 1870s. Thoroughly indexed. Self-published, Calgary, pp. Deep Sorrow, Great Joy (Veel Lied, Groote Fred): Katharina Klassen neé Peters; The Story of Her Life The story of a Russian Mennonite who survived World War II and Stalin s terror. Transcribed by Margarita Klassen de Melo, based on conversations and interviews with Katherina Klassen and her sister Margarethe Fröse. Written for Women in Text and Image, professor Judith M. Davis, Bound photocopy. Intriguing, well written and organized. 26 pp. Defer. See also Defer and Klassen Defer and Klassen Steppes to the Prairies family stories and family tree. By Peter Defer. Derksen. See also Gerhard G. Derksen ( ) and Anna J. Pankratz ( ) Derksen. See also Isaak Derksen and Helene (Bergen) Derksen Descendants of Abraham Giesbrecht and Margaretha Wiehler: A Mennonite Family from West Prussia A genealogy report by Albert L. Ratzlaff, Dallas, Oregon. Bound photocopy. This book consists of meticulous family records and is well-indexed. Descendants in Canada and the United States. No date. 64 pp. Descendants of Bernhard deveer & Margaretha Dyck, The Large bound paperback. Composed almost entirely of family group records. Edited and compiled by Eric Janzen, Surrey, BC. No date. 316 pp. Descendants of David Dick ( ) and Katherina Schmidt ( ) Descendants of David and Katharina (Schmidt) Dick - Book II ANCESTRY OF DAVID DICK ( ) and KATHERINA SCHMIDT ( ) DESCENDANTS OF DAVID DICK ( ) and KATHERINA SCHMIDT ( ). A genealogy of the David Dick and Katherina Schmidt family , 54 pages. Compiled and translated from the German by John Lenzmann. Key family names include Dick, Epp, Loewen, Martins, Schroeder, Reimer, Toews, Van Dyck and Wall. The book, though in one volume, is divided into two books, Book 1, pages 1 through 23, covers the ancestry; Book 2, pages 25 to 52, the descendants. It includes an index. Descendants of Franz Ens Strictly genealogies, beginning with Franz Ens, born Thoroughly indexed. 8x11 bound photocopy, 30 pp. Descendants of Gerhard Klassen ( ) & Anna Klassen ( ). Bound photocopy. Detailed genealogy. n/d, 68 pp. Descendants of Jacob and Maria Dueck

13 Some articles, photos b& w, but primarily genealogical material, Derksen Printers, 1986, 317 pp. By John Dueck. Descendants of Jacob Dyck and Elisabeth Jaeger Large hardcover, detailed genealogies, numerous photos, Prussian/Russian/Mennonite history, compiled by John Dyck, Winkler, 1992, 302 pp. Descendants of Jacob Heinrich Thiessen Compiled by Margaret Warkentin and Gerhard Thiessen. Some German-language text alongside the English. Nearly exclusively family trees, with some narratives and photos. Large hardcover. Russian Mennonite story. Self-published, Steinbach, pp. Descendants of Jan DeVeer An extensive genealogy beginning with Jan DeVeer born c in the Netherlands and continuing into the 1900s. The book contains an introduction and additional family information and has an index of names. Descendants of Johann & Agatha (Neufeld) Peters Compiled by Judith (Judii) Rempel. Large volume of family data compiled after 18 months of research. Russian Mennonite stream. Tabulated pages Descendants of Ohm Abraham Wiebe, The Compiled, edited and designed by a variety of people. Large hardcover. A very complete and detailed genealogy of a Kanadier family. Photos and documents, thorough index. No publication data. 304 pp. Descendants of Paul Schellenberg and their Families. Compiled by Bob and Barb Strong, Winnipeg, Extensive and detailed genealogies, with table of contents and appendix. Photocopied and bound, 333 pp. Descendants of Peter Andreas & Katharina (Nickel) Vogt, The Large glossy paperback with detailed and well researched genealogy. Family of Peter ( ) & Katharina ( ) (Nickel) Vogt. Many b/w photos and maps, 173 pages with index. Compiled by Margaret Irene (Voght) Ediger of Kelowna. Copyright Descendants of Peter Doerksen, The This family genealogy includes eight generations of Doerksens, with the family name variously spelled. Doerksen, Peter ( ). Descendants of Peter Niebuhr ( ) & Margaret Paetkau ( ) Compiled by Bill Klassen. Russian Mennonite family history. Loosely bound photocopy. Nicely written stories and family sketches interspersed with b/w photos pp. Descendants of the Bell Ringer, The This is an extensive genealogy of this family beginning in Prussia, moving to Russia in the early 1800s and then on to Canada. Klaas Wiens Edited by Justina Peters. Descendants of These Kulchiski s: Helen, Sam, John. Bound photocopy. Detailed family tree, 2000, 51 pp, n/d, n/a. 13

14 Descendants of William Hiebert and Katherine Esau Committee authorship, 125 pp bound, strictly genealogical information. deveer. See also Descendants of Bernhard deveer & Margaretha Dyck, The DeVeer. See also Descendants of Jan DeVeer DeVeer. See also Other DeVeers, The Genealogy of Gijsbert Jansz DeVeer born 1556 in Schiedam and Debora Harnasveger in Includes a name index. Diary of Jacob H. Teichroeb, The Diary, 8 1/2x11, translated from Russian and German by Jacob Teichroeb, detailed diary entries, photo, map, self-published, 57 pages, intriguing narrative of Mennonite experience in Russia. This is a translation of the diary by his son, Jacob, spanning the years beginning in Orenburg, Russia, to the time of leaving for Canada. Dick. See also Ancestry/Descendants of David Dick and Katharina (Schmidt) Dick Dick. See also Life Story of Peter P. Dick and Margareta Harder, The Dick. See also Memories Are Made of This: The Story of the Johann and Liese Dick Family of Coaldale, Alberta. Dick, David and Katharina (Schmidt) Ancestry of David and Katharina (Schmidt) Dick - Book I Dick, Peter Family Register & story written by Peter H. Dick and translated by Hugo Friesen. The register begins in the late 1700s with Peter Dick who died in 1840 in Altonau, Molotschna. Family members are listed into the 1900s and notes are included which describe some of the family events and activities. Dietrich P. Neufeld and Anna G. Sawatzky Lists the ancestors and the descendants of Dietrich Peter Neufeld ( ?) and Anna Gerhard Sawatzky ( ). The history and movement of Mennonites is reviewed giving extensive information about places and people. Dietrich Loewen Family History and Genealogy, The A thorough family history which includes maps, photos, narrative and genealogical lists. Dirks. See also Days That Were Ordained for Me, The Dirks. See also Peter Lotkeman and Helena Dirks Dirks. See also Remembrances. Days That Were Ordained for Me, The An autobiography of Sylvester Dirks (b.1916) beginning in Saskatchewan, missionary work in Latin America and pastoring in a variety of churches. 14

15 Doerksen. See also Isaac & Maria (Penner) Doerksen Doerksen. See also Von Riesen Friesen Story Down Memory Lane: The Kornelius J. & Maria Neufeld Family By Waldie N. Neufeld. This large paperback consists mainly of detailed genealogies. It contains a few maps and b/w photos. Sexsmith, Alberta Driedger. See also Stammtafel der Familie Driedger 1962 Driedger Family History Large hardcover, b/w photos, genealogies, brief biographies, family histories, documents, maps. The family story begins with David Driedger s immigration to Canada in 1874: a Kanadier history. The book is well indexed, and each direct descendant is assigned a personal identity code. Steinbach, Manitoba, various authors, but editing and layout by Edwin Driedger, pp. Driediger. See also Reflections of Herman Driediger: My First 65 Years Duane & Martha Goertzen - Goertzen to Goertson A look at the Goertson's ancestors and some Mennonite history. Heinrich Goerzen and on to Includes extensive genealogy data and a large collection of photographs. Dueck. See also Aron F. Peters ( ) and Elizabeth Dueck ( ) Dueck. See also Aron R. Reimer Margaretha L. Dueck Dueck. See also Dankt Dem Herrn Mit Frohem Mut Dueck. See also Descendants of Jacob and Maria Dueck Dueck. See also Family Genealogy of Anthony Dueck Dueck. See also Family of Henry B. Falk and Margaret (Dueck) Falk, The Dueck. See also Family Record of Rev. Johann Dueck, The Dueck. See also For Thou Art With Me: A Tribute to My Mother Dueck. See also Frank and Tina (Dueck/Nikkel) Their Story Dueck. See also Friesen Dueck Family Dueck. See also God s Leading in My Life Dueck. See also Good Stock, The Dueck. See also John Froese and Katherine Dyck/Dueck Dueck. See also Klaus Dueck and Descendants Dueck. See also Stammbuch der Voreltern Jakob und Maria L. Dueck 15

16 This is the life story of Jacob A. Dueck. It is an account of places of residence, family growth and church involvements. Includes photos and a brief family record. Duerksen/Dirksen. See also Spuren: Die Chronik der Familie Duerksen/Dirksen. Duerksen Genesis Compiler of the information is unknown. A thin volume telling the story of the origins of the Duerksen name and of the Duerksen family in Mennonite Russia. Well-illustrated. No date. Dyck. See also Ancestry and Descendants of Daniel Johann Hildebrand and Anna Dyck Dyck. See also By His Grace: The memoirs of Nicholas and Elizabeth (Wall) Dyck Dyck. See also Called to Witness Dyck. See also Descendants of Bernhard deveer & Margaretha Dyck, The Dyck. See also Descendants of Jacob Dyck and Elisabeth Jaeger Dyck. See also Family Chronicle Dyck. See also Family Register of George and Anna (Wiebe) Dyck Dyck. See also Genealogy of Berend Dyck Dyck. See also Jacob Dyck Family Genealogy ( ) Dyck. See also John Froese and Katherine Dyck/Dueck Dyck. See also My Remembrances in Four Books Dyck. See also Our Family Heritage Dyck. See also Peter, A Man of Stamina and Courage Dyck. See also Peter Dyck Family, The Dyck. See also Peter Lohrenz Family Dyck. See also Search for Faith, Peace & Home, A: A History of [sic] The Bernhard Jacob & Katharina Martens Dyck Dyck. See also Tagebuch/Diary of Maria Dyck Dyck. See also Unsere Familie Dyck aus Rosental, Suedrussland Dyck/Dueck. See also John Froese and Katherine Dyck/Dueck Eby Family This is a thorough history and genealogy of the Eby Family beginning with Theodorus Eby ( ) born in Switzerland, moved to Pennsylvania. Numerous descendants have 16

17 spread to many parts of the US and Canada. Ediger. See also Anna Ediger Wall: A Heritage Story Ediger Family Record Book, The Compiled and edited by Anna Toews Wiens, San Jose, California. A large coil-bound paperback. No date, but compiled circa 1960s-1970s. A brief history of Mennonites, some personal stories, but the book is composed mostly of family records. The history pertains to the stream of Mennonites who left Russia in the 1870s and immigrated to the United States. 157 pp. Einlage, Chronik des Dorfes German language, text, photos, maps, 195 pp, Selbstverlag, Regina, 2009, edited by Heinrich Bergen, story of the village of Einlage, South Russia. Beginning with Johann David Rempel. Ekk. See also Heinrich Cornelius Ekk Family and Descendants Elias. See also Remembering the Jacob and Maria Reinke Elias Family Elias Elias Loewen (b. ca. 1764), his wife Helena Fast (b. ca. 1773), and their Descendants Numerous and detailed genealogies. Well indexed. Compiled by Helmut Adolf Epp in 2002, Fonthill, Ontario. 45 pp. plus index. Elias Heritage Compiled by Mary Zacharias A comprehensive genealogy beginning with Peter Elias ( ) born in Holland who married Maria Penner (d. 1819). Includes many photographs along with other family information. Enns. See also Aron Enns Family, The: History and Genealogy Enns. See also Descendants of Franz Ens Enns. See also Genealogy of Abraham & Katharina Enns Enns. See also Our Enns Family History Enns. See also Schmidt-Enns Story, The: Family History Volume 1 Enns. Also see Side by Side Enns. See also Trials and Triumphs of a Mennonite Lady Enns, Franz F. & Elizabeth (Franz) Compiled by F.F. Enns & Anna Epp Ens. The genealogy of Franz F. ( ) & Elizabeth Franz ( ) Enns of Alexanderthal, Molotschna and their descendants. Ens. See also Abe and Susie Ens. See also Descendants of Franz Ens 17

18 Ens: A Family Heritage Edited by Peter D. Zacharias, Published by Ernst J. Klassen, Printed by D. W. Friesen & Sons. Genealogy of Gerhard Ens ( ) and his wife nee Peters ( ) who are buried in Neuendorf in Russia. Key family names include Dyck/Dueck, Fast, Friesen, Guenther, Heinrichs and Klassen. To quote from the book, Today several thousand descendants are scattered from Siberia in the east to British Columbia in the west, from Anchorage, Alaska, in the north to Curitiba, Brazil, in the south. Eck, Zacharias - Family Record. Genealogies, typewritten, in binder. Compiled by Lydia, Eck Cooper, Bethel College, Newton, Kansas, Van Eitzen. See also Anna (Van Eitzen) & Helena (Sawatsky) Ens. See also Schoenfeld - Ens Ens, Kornelius Ens A Record of Descendents in Canada and the USA Compiled by George Dyck and Verne Ediger Epp. See also Johann Epp s Aus Meinem Leben Epp. See also Chronik der Familien Epp und Bartel. Epp. See also Familienstammbaum Epp. See also Family History Epp-Friesen from 1822 and 1760 Epp. See also Family History of Johann W. Rempel and Katharina Epp Rempel Epp. See also Freuden und Leiden der Familie Olga Wiebe und Johann Epp Epp. See also From the Root to the Fruit, or Our Heritage (Epp) Epp. See also Das Haus Des Heinrich Epp. See also Iwanowka Epp. See also John H. Epp: A Biography Epp. See also People of Peter and Margaretha Epp, The Epp. See also Reminiscences From the Lives of Peter & Anna Epp Epp. See also Side by Side Epp. See also Stammbaum Epp, Der Epp. See also Tree Transplanted, A Epp. See also Wieler/Epp Family History Epp Family Path, The 18

19 by Henry P. Epp Erb. See also Living Wisdom Esau. See also Aron Esau and Descendants Esau. See also Descendants of William Hiebert and Katherine Esau Esau. See also Russia Letters Esau. See also From the Urals to the Fraser Valley Esau. See also Jacob and Anna (Wiebe) Esau Esau. See also Memoirs of Abram J. Esau Esau. See also Memoirs of Abram J. Esau This comprehensive memoir begins in the 1800s with Johann J. Esau (b.1838) and Helena Pauls (b. 1884) in Halbstadt and Schoensee, Russia. Memories of life in Russia, Saskatchewan, B.C. and the Congo comprise an interesting account of a full life. Included is a large collection of fine photographs. Esau. See also Peter and Helena (Neufeld) Esau Esau. See also Russia Letters Esau. See also Wilhelm and Katherina (Esau) Hiebert Family Story Esau, Peter P. and Elizabeth (Penner) Esau The Descendants of Peter P. Esau ( ) and Elisabeth (Penner) Esau ( ): A Genealogical Outline compiled by Richard Thiessen, December This genealogy includes an exhaustive index. Escape from Arkadak: The Gerhard Penner Story By Kenneth Peter Petkau. Large glossy paperback. Russian Mennonite story of the flight in 1929 from Arkadak Colony in Russia to Paraguay and North America. A fair amount of history. Genealogies, family stories and family histories. Indexed. Saskatoon, pp. Es War Einmal An autobiography beginning in the 1930s to present. Included is a genealogy beginning with Johann Friesen & Helena Niebuhr (1700s to present). By Jacob Friesen. Ever Circling Years, The A memoir by Benno and Marjorie Friesen. Benno s heritage is the Kanadier, Mennonites who immigrated to Canada in the 1870s. Benno eventually served as a Conservative Member of Parliament. An attractive paperback, colourful graphics, photos, entertainingly written. Abbotsford, Judson Lake Publishers, pp. Ewert. Se also Abraham John and Susie (Ewert) Wiebe Ewert. See also Pilgrims and Strangers 19

20 Ewert Family Story as told by daughter Mary Ewert, to granddaughter, Rebecca. The story of Frank John Ewert, ( ?) and Maria Robby. Featuring William Frank Ewert, son of F. J. Ewert, father of Mary Ewert, author. Key family names: Fleming, Dick, Braun, Friesen, Robby, Enns, Klippenstein. Summary: Family history - lineage of paternal and maternal grandparents and extended family of siblings on both sides. Details of life in Russia, America and Canada spanning The families relocated frequently both in Russia, in the United States i.e., Kansas, Oklahoma, California, Texas - to Vanderhoof, BC. Canada, back to Oregon, then to various places in California. Some of the story must have been taped in the 30s and 40s; are in the form of a diary. Ewert, Franz P. This is the story of the Ewert family beginning in Prussia in the 1830s eventually moving Russia and then to Canada in Some family photos are included. Added to this is some research done by Lawrence Warkentin regarding to the beginning of the MB Church in Winnipeg. Falk. See also Family Record of Bernhard B. Falk, The Falk. See also Family of Henry B. Falk and Margaret (Dueck) Falk, The Falk. See also My Journey: My Autobiography Falk. See also My Life: as written by Abraham Henry Falk Familien Chronik von Jakob Isaak Wiens (Family Register of Jakob Isaak Wiens) Compiled by J. I. Wiens, Slim volume, photocopied and bound, of family registers. German language. Coaldale, Alberta. Familien Johann und Kornelia Penner und deren Nachkommen , Die (The Families of Johann and Kornelia Penner and their Descendants) Compiled and published by Adelgunde Zajonc. German language, published in Germany, where the author resided at time of publication. Easily accessible, however, to English speakers, as there is very little text: the volume consists mostly of photographs and genealogical data. Mennonites concerned originate in Molotschna, but descendants have lived in North America, Paraguay, Germany, etc. This is a global family, well-documented. Bound photocopy, 153 pp. + index. Familienregister der Nachkommen von Klaas und Helena Reimer Family register of Klaas and Helena Reimer, German language, some brief articles but primarily genealogical material, some Gothic script, Regehr s Printing, 1958, 404 pp. Familienstammbaum (Family Tree) Compiled by D. D. Epp. Large hand-drawm family trees (literally). Kept in archives. A reduced size copy in Family Histories section. Cornelius and Sara Andres Epp family trees. Published in Winkler, Manitoba, Very little text, in German. Familienstammbuch der Familie Köhn A hardcover two-volume family history of Russian and German Mennonites. Edited and compiled by Helene Isaak. German language. Some history and maps, meticulous genealogies and family trees. Well-indexed. 818 pp. 20

21 Familienstammbuch & Geschichte der Familie Regier This family history has been edited by Adina and Annie Regehr. It includes a rich collection of photographs, maps and charts. Family Book from 1694 to 1916 and Personal Experiences by Peter Isaac, A Binder of genealogies, stories, documents. Some German language. Rosenort, Manitoba, Photocopies. Originally published by Center for MB Studies, Fresno, California. Story goes from Prussia to Russia to North America. Family Book of David and Aganetha Klassen, The Publications committee: John F. Friesen, Peter W. Brandt and Dick B. Eidse. Paperback. A few life sketches and photos, but nearly exclusively family names and dates. Rosenort, Manitoba, pp. Family Book of Jacob W. Isaac Compiled by Herman and Frieda Isaac Rosenort, Manitoba. Genealogies, anecdotes, diaries, a letter, poem, and list of sayings. Brief paperback, congenially written. Family Chronicle Volume 1. Compiled by David D. Rempel. Photocopied and bound. Some brief histories. Fifty pages of detailed genealogies. Family Genealogy of Anthony Dueck This extensive genealogy begins with Heinrich Dyck and Judith Preuss in the 1700s. Many photographs are included. Family Genealogy Schroeder ( ) & Neufeldt ( ) Compiled and edited by Dwayne Schroeder. Bound softcover. Mostly lists of individuals, birth and death dates. A limited amount of history. Story of Russian Mennonites who immigrated to the American prairies. Self-published, Unpaginated. Family History and Genealogy of Jacob ( ) and Susanna (Baerg) Janzen, A ( ) Their ancestors and their descendants. Compiled by Russell H. Janzen. Family History Epp-Friesen from 1822 and 1760 Compiled by Lois Elizabeth (Epp) Schroeder. Bound softcover. Story of Russian Mennonites who immigrated to the Canadian prairies. Consists mostly of lists and genealogies. Some brief stories, maps, documents, b/w photos. The book absorbs the material from some previous family histories. Self-published, Unpaginated. Family History of Aaron B. and Elizabeth Weaver Rutt, The 1985 Small paperback, a few photos, some text, but mostly family genealogies. Swiss Mennonite stream, a family that lived in Pennsylvania. Compiled by A. Richard (Ruth) Weaver and J. Eby Hershey. 39 pp. Family History of Isaak Kasdorf Genealogy, village plan, numerous photographs with captions. Family History of Johann W. Rempel and Katherina (Epp) Rempel

22 Russian Mennonite immigrant memoir, 55 pp. of text. Genealogies, b/w photos, numerous documents, some handwritten, maps. Bound copy. Compiled by Margaret Rempel Pump. Family History of Peter Shirk Genealogies, photos, index, 73 pp. Family Kaleidoscope: From Russia to Canada By Maria von Rosenbach. Story of a non-mennonite German Russian family Family Life in Speedwell, Sask Describes family, church and school life. Some photos included. By Mary Loewen Fehr. Family of Abram and Maria Friesen, Great Deer Saskatchewan, The By William Schroeder. This large hardcover contains the story of a Kanadier Mennonite family living, first of all, in the East and West Reserves of Manitoba and then Great Deer, Saskatchewan. The book opens with a biographical sketch, and features a family diary. Some family trees. Numerous photographs, some in colour. Published in Winnipeg, Family of Henry B. Falk and Margaret (Dueck) Falk Photocopied and bound. Strictly genealogical data. Family Record of Abraham and Aganetha Bornn (1977) Compiled by Tina Klaassen. Large bound photocopy. Family records, family trees, a few brief biographies. This is the story of Russian Mennonites who left Russia for Canada in Indexed. 61 pp + family records. Family Record of Bernhard B. Falk, The. Compiled by Henry B. Falk. Bound photocopies. Detailed family data and genealogies. 105 pp. Family Record of Rev. Johann Dueck, The Compiled by A. J. Dueck. Ancestry record Typewritten and photocopied. Presumably printed in Most of this booklet consists of a list of individuals with their life data. 48 pp. + room left for additions. Family records & diaries of Annie Goertz (1919-) This is a record of descendants of Peter Sievert Goertz (b. 1882) & Catharina Heppner (b. 1885). These are photocopies and include information into the 1990s. Family Reflections ( ) This album contains a brief history of the Mennonites, a timeline, some maps and other general information. There is a section of genealogical data including ship records. The remainder of the book details the family records beginning in the Bergthal Colony in Southern Russia with the biography of Abram Braun ( ) and Anna Falk Braun ( ). Many family stories and photographs bring the story up to date in the 1990s. Family Register of George and Anna (Wiebe) Dyck George Dyck ( ) and Anna Wiebe ( ). Some ancestors are listed but the bulk of this extensive genealogical record contains the descendants along with some family and individual stories. 22